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Special Representative Simão concludes visit to Conakry, encourages Guineans to spare no effort in consolidating peace, democracy and development

Dakar, July 19, 2023 - Pursuing his regional familiarization tour following his appointment as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for

19 Jul 2023

In Cabo Verde, Young people from West Africa and the Sahel plead for quality education and decent employment

Mindelo (São Vicente), 15 July 2023 - The 3rd Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum on the theme: "Empowering young women and men through quality education, decent work and innovative solutions to make conflict prevention more effective in maintaining peace and security in the region" c

16 Jul 2023

In Cabo Verde, Special Representative Simão hails progress in strengthening democracy and good governance, reaffirms UN support

Dakar, 15 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr.

15 Jul 2023

At ECOWAS Summit, Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão calls for concerted efforts to address challenges

Dakar, July 09, 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today took part in the 63rd Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),

09 Jul 2023

Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão, meets President Macky SALL, salutes the exemplary partnership between Senegal and the UN

Dakar, 08 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, was received in audience by the President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E.

08 Jul 2023

The Special Representative Simão concludes a two-day visit to Niger, reiterates the continued support of the United Nations

Dakar, 26 June 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a two-day visit to Niger.

26 Jun 2023

The Special Representative Simão concludes a three-day visit to Sierra Leone, urges all political actors to maintain a peaceful atmosphere during the announcement of the results

26 Jun 2023

On the eve of the general elections In Sierra Leone, SRSG Simaõ calls on all parties to uphold their commitment for peaceful, transparent and credible elections

Dakar, 23 June 2023 - On the eve of the general elections in Sierra Leone, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simaõ, welcomes the country’s renewed commitment to hold peaceful, tr

23 Jun 2023

In Ouagadougou, Special Representative Simão reaffirms United Nations support for Burkina Faso

Dakar, 23 June 2023 - Continuing his tour of the sub-region, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday concluded a visit to Burkina Faso.

23 Jun 2023

In Côte d'Ivoire, Special Representative Simão renews United Nations support for the Government and people of Côte d'Ivoire

Dakar, June 21, 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday completed a one-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire.

21 Jun 2023

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